(Concept) DEFECTS IN SOLIDS Flashcards
1
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4 types of defects according to geometry
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Point, Line, Planar, Volume
2
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3 types of point defects in metals
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Vacancy, self-interstitial, and impurity defects
3
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2 modes of impurity defects
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Substitutional and interstitial
4
Q
When there is <10% impurity, it may be…
A
Interstitial impurity defect
5
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The intentional adding of impurity to improve the strength of metals
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Alloying
6
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How would you know if an alloy may be completely soluble in each other?
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via Hume-Rothery Solid Solubility Rules, where
